Mergers and Acquisitions in the Big Apple and its Legal Challenges and Opportunities
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in New York City offer unique opportunities and challenges for businesses looking to grow and expand. The city’s vibrant economy, access to capital, and diverse industries make it an attractive destination for M&A activities. However, navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance, due diligence, and contractual intricacies requires careful...
Intellectual Property Protection for Restaurant Brands like Trademarks, Copyrights, and More
Building a successful restaurant involves more than just great food and service; it’s also about protecting your brand. Intellectual property protection ensures that your restaurant’s unique elements, such as its name, logo, and creative materials, are safeguarded. This helps maintain your competitive edge and prevents others from copying your ideas. By securing...
Eater: A Day in the Life of Hospitality Attorney Jack Gordon in 33 Photos
It is virtually impossible to open a restaurant in NYC without a lawyer, or rather several lawyers, to help navigate the city's Byzantine real estate, liquor, and labor laws. This is where Jack Gordon comes in. His firm specializes hospitality law and his clients range from long established brands to new start...
The Accidental Franchise and the Restaurateur
Jack Gordon, with the assistance of Deirdre Fletcher and Mike Pepin of our firm, published an article through the NYC Bar Association entitled The Accidental Franchise and the New York Restaurateur. ...
Securing the Testimony of a Witness in Government Custody
Jack A. Gordon and Alex Paradiso had an article entitled "Securing the Testimony of a Witness in Government Custody" published today in the New York Law Journal. Securing the Testimony of a Witness in Government Custody NYLJ 3-5-19.pdf
Jack Gordon published a Client Alert entitled “On the Rise: Plaintiffs Target Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Websites Alleging They Do Not Comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.”
Jack Gordon published a Client Alert entitled "On the Rise: Plaintiffs Target Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Websites Alleging They Do Not Comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act." The article can be found HERE.
$60 million jury verdict for clients
KBG, along with attorneys from Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, the Klamann Law Firm, and White, Graham, Buckley & Carr, won a $60 million jury verdict for clients Dennis Demetre and Lori Lewis, who sold their family-owned company to HMS Holdings Corp. (“HMS”), a NASDAQ-traded company based in Irving, Texas. The jury, sitting...
Jack Gordon was a guest lecturer to Columbia University MBA students
Jack Gordon was a guest lecturer to Columbia University MBA students taking a course taught by Stephen Zagor, Dean of Culinary Business and Industry Studies at The Institute of Culinary Education. Jack spoke on the legal aspects of launching a food product or opening a restaurant to students taking Stephen's course entitled Food...
Michael Kent represented The Doughnut Project
Michael Kent represented The Doughnut Project in the negotiation and making of a favorable long-term lease, marking The Doughnut Project’s expansion to Midtown Manhattan.
Christine Rafin taught a webinar
Christine Rafin taught a webinar through the Clear Law Institute entitled Removing Defamatory, Infringing and Negative Information from the Internet: Practical Guidance. Participants earn 1.5 CLE credits for attending. The program can be found [here].